This elegant wader is an uncommon autumn visitor, often joining flocks of dunlin.

The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…

One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.

This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.

This wading bird is a rare visitor from North America, usually spotted in autumn.

These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.